Yorkshire vs http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Yorkshire-c867 end shortened Day 2 strongly
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Lumb-c1981 Root kept Yorkshire in the hunt to claim victory in their County Championship Division 2 game against Northamptonshire, scoring an unbeaten 98 at the close of a rain-shortened Day 2 at Headingley, Leeds, on May 31, 2012.
Persistent rain meant that only 40 overs were bowled during the day, which saw the hosts reaching 190 for 3 after resuming on 27 for no loss. Jonny Bairstow, who was released by the English national team to get some precious game time before the third Test against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760, also showed impressive form as he notched up 36 not out, partnering with Root at the end – both adding a quick fire 94-run stand in 20 overs.
The first ball was bowled late in the afternoon, and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lee-Daggett-c1835. However, the pacer had the last laugh soon after, removing the opener to get his side underway.
Daggett then pinned overseas Australian Phil Jacques leg before for 3 to leave the hosts at 54 for 2. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Gale-c1039, Yorkshire’s skipper, joined Root and the duo added 42, after which the captain became youngster Oli Stone’s first victim. The debutant caught Gale (17) lbw, leaving the game well poised at 96 for 3.
However, the home side soon restored dominancy, courtesy their young pairing. Root first milestone of 50 saw him hit just three fours but after that he blossomed to smash seven more before ending the day just two runs short of his second century of the season – the first coming in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808’ thumping win against the West Indian.
Bairstow also found good form after his short-ball errors against the Windies. He struck six fours in his unbeaten knock but failed to give the strike back to Root in the final over, playing out the final five balls. His innings would have given him the much needed confidence, and the selectors a timely indication of his talent.
Earlier on Day 1, Notts were bowled out on 253 with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mitchell-Aaron-Starc-c76392 impressing on his County debut by claiming 2 wickets.
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